Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,800 | 21.79 | 2.02 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 21.17 | 2.12 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,300 | 20.95 | 2.25 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,600 | 17.16 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,300 | 20.95 | 2.25 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 21.17 | 2.12 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,800 | 21.79 | 2.02 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,600 | 17.16 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,700 | 9.59 | 2.04 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,700 | 8.99 | 2.43 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,600 | 8.60 | 1.54 |
| Elias Diaz | COL | $4,900 | 8.10 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakson Reetz | SF | $2,700 | 7.55 | 2.80 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,700 | 8.99 | 2.43 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,200 | 5.12 | 2.33 |
| Martin Maldonado | CWS | $2,000 | 4.64 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,700 | 9.59 | 2.04 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,800 | 9.48 | 1.98 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,500 | 9.39 | 1.71 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,700 | 8.99 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakson Reetz | SF | $2,700 | 7.55 | 2.80 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,700 | 8.99 | 2.43 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,200 | 5.12 | 2.33 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,000 | 4.65 | 2.32 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,600 | 10.24 | 1.19 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.75 | 1.88 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $4,200 | 8.68 | 2.07 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $5,200 | 8.63 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,500 | 5.85 | 2.34 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $4,200 | 8.68 | 2.07 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,800 | 7.50 | 1.97 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $4,300 | 8.34 | 1.94 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.90 | 1.89 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 11.65 | 1.94 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,500 | 8.26 | 1.84 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $7,000 | 7.87 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,400 | 6.82 | 2.84 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 7.71 | 2.57 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,900 | 7.25 | 2.50 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 6.68 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.85 | 1.64 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 9.33 | 2.03 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,000 | 9.20 | 1.84 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,600 | 8.13 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,300 | 6.04 | 2.63 |
| Ehire Adrianza | LAA | $2,600 | 5.67 | 2.18 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,300 | 7.14 | 2.16 |
| Luis Urias | SEA | $2,800 | 5.97 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $8,800 | 11.56 | 1.31 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,400 | 11.21 | 1.19 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,400 | 10.55 | 2.40 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,000 | 9.82 | 1.09 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 9.73 | 1.99 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,000 | 9.41 | 1.88 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $4,000 | 9.28 | 2.32 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,700 | 9.13 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,700 | 9.13 | 3.38 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.66 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $3,500 | 8.43 | 2.41 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,400 | 10.55 | 2.40 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,900 | 6.75 | 2.33 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $4,000 | 9.28 | 2.32 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,300 | 7.59 | 2.30 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.